Getting My Ex-wife Back

By the time Santiago returned, Xanthus had put away the luggage. Xanthus took over the groceries and went into the kitchen to help Jepherson with the cooking.

Santiago knew nothing about cooking. He sat beside Lamar. He did not try to be well-mannered as he turned on the TV and crossed his legs while watching it.

He also drank water, just like Lamar.

On the way to the washroom, Jazelle saw Santiago crossing his leg. She couldn’t help being a busybody. “Everyone is busy cooking. It’s okay if you can’t cook, but you should at least help them. And why are you sitting there cross-legged?”

Only then did Santiago place his leg down. “The kitchen is too small for the three of us.”

Jazelle cast a look at the kitchen. “I agree.”

Turning around, Jazelle went back to Raeleigh’s room. She and Raeleigh continued to lie down and have their conversation.

Raeleigh was not troubled. The fact that her mother had come back suggested that the situation was not too bad.

With that said, Raeleigh wasn’t relieved either. After all, things were not very good.

Jazelle asked, “Sweetheart, do you truly like Jepherson? Did he force you to marry him?”

“He didn’t force me. It was the situation that forced me to do so, but I made the decision based on careful consideration.” Raeleigh had gotten married, and she didn’t regret it now.

She was responsible for her own life, after all.

Jazelle caressed Raeleigh’s head. “Sweetheart, as long as you are happy, your dad and I will agree to everything you do. Still, your dad wants to test them out and you have to cooperate with us. Do you understand?”

“Okay.” How could Raeleigh not agree?

The food was ready soon. Santiago knocked on the door to call them for dinner.

“Got it.” Jazelle and Raeleigh went out of the room. Right then, there were lots of dishes on the table and even wine.

Seeing Jazelle, Jepherson said politely, “I’ll hope you’ll enjoy the meal, Mom.”

“Who are you calling Mom?” Jazelle and Raeleigh washed their hands and sat down to observe the dishes on the table. The dishes gave an appealing look and aroma, to say nothing of the taste, which demonstrated that Xathus and Jepherson had put a lot of effort into it.

Raeleigh threw a glance at Jepherson before she sat down.

“Let’s dig in.” Lamar held his cutlery and took a mouthful of food. Meanwhile, he passed his wife’s and Raeleigh’s favorite dish to them, but he didn’t do so for his son. Following that, he continued chewing the food quietly.

During the meal, Jazelle didn’t talk much, nor did she ask anything. She finished her portion and got up, saying she wanted to take a stroll around the village. Behind her in second to finish was Jepherson. He stood up and went to accompany Jazelle.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.

“Why is it you?” Jazelle thought that her son had come out, but she looked back, only to find that it wasn’t Xanthus. She was not disappointed, but her tone sounded like she was.

“I’ve finished eating. Xanthus and the others haven’t.”

“Is it because you ate a bit only?” Jazelle recalled that he used to eat like a horse.

“My parents will be coming over, so I’m a little nervous.” For the first time, Jepherson was anxious. It was not because he was meeting Raeleigh’s parents, but because his parents were about to meet Raeleigh’s parents too.

Jazelle’s eyes widened slightly, “Are your parents so strict?”

Jepherson was at a loss for words. He felt like he was having a conversation with Deanna.

“No, I’m apprehensive about the meeting.”

“Who and who?” Jazelle asked knowingly.

Jepherson ruminate shortly. “You and Dad.”

“Don’t address me in this way. We’re not that close. And we won’t acknowledge this marriage. What’s more, we’ve been against it from the very beginning. You went forward with it before getting our consent.

Moreover, are Lamar and I unreasonable people in your eyes?”

Jepherson had finally witnessed Jazelle’s strength that day. Although she looked harmless, she was harsh with her words.

“I didn’t mean that. Mom, you’ve misunderstood.”

“I’m not your mom.”

“Raeleigh is married to me, so it makes you my mother-in-law.”

“It’s easier said than done. I don’t want to talk to you about this anymore. Since you’re done eating, and I want to look around, I’ll allow you to keep me company.”

Jazelle stepped outside. It was still cold out, but Jepherson did not have time to go back to get another coat. Seeing that Jazelle had stridden away, he gave her his coat. He only wore a thin T-shirt himself.

Jazelle looked back at him, asking, “Aren’t you cold?”

“A bit, but I cant still stand it.”

“If you’re cold, we can go back.”

“It’s fine. Let me show you around. I’m not very familiar with this village, but I’ve come to this street quite a few times.”

As Jepherson spoke, he began to lead Jazelle along the street. It took them two hours to go around it.

When they went back, Jazelle was a little weary. She entered the house, put down the coat, washed her hands and went to rest in Raeleigh’s room.

At this time, Raeleigh had finished tidying up her belongings. Seeing Jepherson’s outfit, she passed him a coat in two shakes. “Why did you wear so little?”

“I don’t feel cold. I’ll take a shower later.”

“All right.”

It was not that Raeleigh did not feel sorry for him, but just that she was in an awkward position. She didn’t know how to help him.

While Jepherson was taking a shower, Raeleigh asked Santiago, “Are you are not going to leave?”

“I will sleep on the sofa.”

Lamar looked up at Santiago, drank some water, and headed in the direction of the bedrooms. There were only three rooms here. He and his wife shared one, and one each for his son and daughter. Since Santiago would be sleeping in the living room, where would Jepherson be sleeping? The balcony or the kitchen? Lamar pondered on this.

Returning to his room, Lamar lay for a while. When he was about to fall asleep, Jazelle returned from Raeleigh’s room. Raeleigh sent her back. After saying good night and telling Raeleigh not to wake her in the morning, Jazelle entered the room.

Leaving her parents’ room, Raeleigh bumped into Jepherson, who had just come out from the shower. They met face-to-face, and Jepherson went into Raeleigh’s room.

“You…” Raeleigh followed him inside in fright.

“I have a cold. Get me some medicine.”

At first, Raeleigh intended to drive Jepherson out. With her parents’ presence, he could not stay in her room that day. However, when she heard that he had a cold, she turned around and went to Xanthus’s room to get the medicine.

After that, she came back and checked on Jepherson. Since then, they didn’t come out. It wasn’t long before the light in her room went out.

In the living room, Santiago had laid for a short time before he got up and walked toward Xanthus’s room. When he reached the door, he knocked on it.

Xanthus had taken a shower and just changed into his pajamas. As he opened the door, he was puzzled to see Santiago. “Why haven’t you slept?”

“I have a cold. Do you have any medicine for it?”

Xanthus turned around to get him the medicine. To his dismay, once he had turned around, the door behind him closed, and Santiago had entered.

Not only had he come in, but he had also taken off his clothes, unzipped his trousers and put away his belt. With a pair of boxer shorts, he lay on Xanthus’s bed. Xanthus was speechless by his actions.

After getting into bed, Santiago pulled the quilt over himself. He stretched and yawned, making himself comfortable as if this was his bed. Then, he closed his eyes, ready to sleep.

Xanthus found it hilarious. Whose bed was this again?